Zone Compatibility
| Height | 4' - 5' |
| Spread | 3' - 4' |
| Tree Form | Semi-erect cane |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | April - May |
| Drops Fruit or Nut | June |
| Soil | Loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Suggested Pollinators | Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
Natchez Blackberry Bush
Rubus fruiticosis
Price range: $21.56 through $43.96
Zone Compatibility
| Height | 4' - 5' |
| Spread | 3' - 4' |
| Tree Form | Semi-erect cane |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | April - May |
| Drops Fruit or Nut | June |
| Soil | Loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Suggested Pollinators | Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
We accept orders year-round.
Accepting orders to ship this season or at later date.
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Natchez Blackberry is a premium thornless blackberry variety known for its extra-large, glossy black berries, richly sweet flavor, and vigorous semi-erect growth habit. Forming more of a bush than upright canes like Ouachita, Natchez is easy to manage, highly productive, and a favorite for fresh eating, baking, jams, preserves, and wildlife attraction. Its excellent flavor appeals to both people and animals, making it a powerful addition to food plots, homesteads, and backyard orchards.
One of the earliest ripening blackberries, Natchez begins producing as early as June, giving growers a head start on sweet summer harvests. With a low chill requirement of just 300 chill hours, Natchez thrives in warmer climates and performs reliably across USDA Zones 5–9. Its thornless canes make harvesting painless and more accessible for families, while its dependable yields and disease resistance make it one of the most trusted blackberry varieties for Southern growers.
For anyone seeking a large-fruited, early-season, sweet-flavored blackberry that delivers beauty, abundance, and ease of care, the Natchez Blackberry stands firmly at the top.
| Height | 4' - 5' |
| Spread | 3' - 4' |
| Tree Form | Semi-erect cane |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | April - May |
| Drops Fruit or Nut | June |
| Soil | Loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Suggested Pollinators | Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Spacing | 2' - 5' |
| Pruning | Erect blackberries benefit from summer pruning. Remove the top one to two inches of new primocanes when they are 4' tall. This causes the canes to branch, increasing next year’s yields. Plants will require several pruning sessions to tip each cane as it reaches the four foot height. |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
